Re: Spring has Sprung

Just back from a 3 day trip in Tuolumne Meadows. It's official...spring is here! (Better late than never)

We had wonderful weather. Not a cloud in the sky. The water levels are down but still very awe inspiring. Wildflowers abound everywhere. The mosquitos are out in full force, so be prepared. (or suffer)

The Tuolumne river as it tumbles past Glen Aulin and down through the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne is spectacular and the sunset from the High Sierra camp is second to none.

Thank you Yosemite....see you in 3 weeks for my next adventure!

Jayabrams - sounds beautiful!

Did you make it to Poly Dome Lakes or May Lake? Curious how much the conditions have changed since I was on the trail two weeks ago.

Hi Katy,

The scout troop that I was leading voted to stay a second night at Glen Aulin and do the day hike down to Waterwheel instead of going to May Lake. It was a good decision. The GC of the Tuolumne was in perfect form!

Rangers we met while hiking in said the trail was still snow covered in stretches past Murphy Creek and that the May Lake was still partially frozen.

Wow, snow and frozen lakes in late July!

Hi JayAbrams-
I was supposed to go from TM to Vogelsang with my 2 teenagers next week but just told it will be closed. Now planning on TM to Glen Aulin and camping there for 1-2 nights. Wondered what the creek crossing are like, kids will not have change of boots and don't want anything dangerous or wet. As a scout leader, I thought you could give a realistic picture of what to expect. Also for packing, how cold is it at night and what clothes should we pack for nighttime clothes--- sleeping and hanging around the tent? Just getting the kids into backpacking and love the Glen Aulin area so trying to make sure it is comfortable (dry, safe) and enjoyable so we can return each year. Thanks a lot for any advice you might have.

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szalkowski
THE KIWI REPORT:
Spring Has Sprung

Something is missing. Perhaps this?

How the Kiwi's got their edu-ma-ca-shun:

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The lesson about "don't poo where you lie" never sunk in though.

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chick-on
The lesson about "don't poo where you lie" never sunk in though.

The kiwis could tell that you had problems remembering:
http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?3,41154,41938#msg-41938
(Olfactoryly Yours)
The Marmots

P.S. We always know when you're in the neighborhood too.
P.P.S. Notice how all of these cross-posts chikintail together?
P.P.P.S. We'll tell the Goatie to remind you everytime.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/30/2011 04:41PM by szalkowski.

Wutt:

http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?3,41914,41940#msg-41940

(told dem to look boat ways before crossing da road)
(I guess dey just look towards da little pond S of da road der)

(I'm guessing they gots less nibble den da eeek guy)
http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?1,41958,41968#msg-41968

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/30/2011 04:44PM by chick-on.

(eeek sez he got megabytes from da black fries)

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chick-on
(eeek sez he got megabytes from da black fries)

They were orange.

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eeek

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chick-on
(eeek sez he got megabytes from da black fries)

They were orange.

It's rather early for the Halloween fries to be out.
(Spectrally Yours)
The Marmots

Maybe they were Sweet Po-tay-toe Flies?

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We stayed home for this ???

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bill-e-g
We stayed home for this ???

You sure did.